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Schools in Chipley · Washington County School District

Chipley’s public schools score below 61% of Florida districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Chipley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.

#498of 638 Florida townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
52%
▼ 0 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
53%
▲ 1 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
83%
▼ 5 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.5K
▼ 4% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.0
FL 18.0 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
2,495 students on the public path
In brief

Chipley’s schools, in brief

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 52% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,511 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Washington County Christian School (private) and Grace and Glory Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Chipley’s grade

B Test scoresC Graduation

C+: better than 39% of Florida school districts, #498 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores are above the Florida average; graduation is below it.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 39%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (223)Better than 41%
CBA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,797 test results and a graduating class of 276 could put Chipley anywhere from C to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Chipley’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,698 in math, 1,896 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Chipley, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Kate M. Smith Elementary SchoolWashington County School DistrictB+
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC− to B+
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressD to C+

Chipley’s public schools are run by Washington County School District, which also serves Caryville, Ebro, Vernon and Wausau. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Washington County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 9 schools · 3,204 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 16.0 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$12,511FL $13,006 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading52%
State average 52.1% · 1896 students tested
Math53%
State average 52.2% · 1698 students tested

Chipley vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Chipley’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ChipleyC+Washington County

Every school in Chipley

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Chipleyby address
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
B+
933 students15:1Rate it →
Also serving Chipleyin other towns
Roulhac Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
414 students16:1Rate it →
Vernon Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Vernon
C−
259 students16:1Rate it →
Chipley High School
High · Grades 9–12
C+
563 students20:1Rate it →
Vernon High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Vernon
D
326 students17:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Washington County Christian School
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
187 students11:1Rate it →
Grace and Glory Christian School
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
183 students12:1Rate it →

Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Washington Institute for Specialized Education, Washington Virtual Instruction Program and Washington Virtual Franchise).

Questions about Chipley’s schools

Are Chipley’s schools good?

On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Chipley children attend score below 61% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #498 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 41%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Chipley in?

Washington County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,204 students in 9 schools (2024–25).

Where do Chipley kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Chipley High School and Vernon High School.

What is Chipley’s graduation rate?

83% of the class of 2023 in Washington County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Chipley spend per student?

$12,511 in Washington County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Chipley?

Yes: Washington County Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 187 students) and Grace and Glory Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 183 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.